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N738SZ

Cancelled 2019

Deregistered aircraft · 1977 Cessna 172N · Lycoming 0-320 series

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Cancelled: January 14, 2019
Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
Serial number: 17270213
Year built: 1977
Type: Fixed wing single engine
Engine: Reciprocating
Airworthiness: Standard, normal, utility
Airworthiness date: January 25, 1978
Certificate issued: August 1, 2000
Last registry action: July 16, 2015
Mode S code: A9EA6B
Owner when cancelled: Sexton Thomas G
Location: Pelzer, SC
Owner type: Individual

Airframe modelCessna 172NTCDS 3A12 · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelLycoming 0-320 seriesTCDS E-274 · Reciprocating

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners’ street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

NTSB investigations · 1

Matched to this aircraft by N738SZ and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB ATL97LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGreenville, SCthe pilot's improper use of the elevator control and delayed liftoff during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent porpoise, collision with the runway, and collapse of the nose gear as he aborted the takeoff.Sep 25, 1997 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 2

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N738SZ and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19970925029009ATo Aborted (Fixed Wing) · Greenville, SCAircraft began to porpoise on takeoff. Pilot aborted. Landing nose gear first result in nose gear collapse, nose ov (-23) on t.o. aircraft porpoised. Nose wheel sheared and aircraft flipped over. There was no fire or injuries.Sep 25, 1997 · Substantial damage Incident 19880407017449IGround Taxi, Other Airplane · China Hill Ag, GAWind gust flipped aircraft over during taxi to the ramp. Wind gust reported up to 40 knots.Apr 7, 1988 · Minor damage